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First of all, let me say that I have a great deal of respect for all boxing writers and analysts out there. They are amongst, if not the most knowledgeable people in the business. They make an already exciting game even more invigorating and enjoyable with their clever insights, bold predictions, and accurate boxing reports. Most of all, they keep us – boxing fans – properly informed.
Hence, I usually believe them when they write opinionated articles about boxers - Manny Pacquiao or Floyd Mayweather Jr or anybody else - because, as I’ve said, they know the game more than most people. However, I can’t help but disagree with Manuel Perez of BoxingNews24.com on a particular issue about Manny Pacquiao.
Just days before the Ricky Hatton – Manny Pacquiao fight, Manuel Perez was one of the few boxing writers who were perhaps overly praising Ricky Hatton, saying:
"All of those fighters (Morales, Barrera, and Marquez) were either much too little, or too old to even be considered as competition for Ricky Hatton. I can just imagine would happen if Fahsan 3K Battery stepped in the ring with Hatton, it wouldn’t be pretty. Hatton would literally be lifting him up with punches to the body and head and would probably send him flying out of the ring with a big shot."
He predicted a victory for the Englishman in one of his articles. To quote:
"Given that Hatton is the bigger, stronger, and healthier fighter at 140, I’m picking him to defeat Pacquaio. I think Manny is a great fighter, but he’s more suited for the super featherweight division than the higher weight classes of lightweight and light welterweight division.”
Then after Manny’s spectacular KO of Ricky, he was amongst those few personalities who were quick to say that Ricky was a shot fighter (although in fairness, he had mentioned before the fight that Ricky "is more like a relic of the past still competing against lesser fighters").
“The more I hear about Manny Pacquiao looking for a bout against Miguel Cotto the more I lose complete respect for Manny. First Pacquiao fights a shot and weight drained Oscar De La Hoya, who had to agree to come in at one of Pacquiao’s catch weight requests, then Pacquiao fights another shot fighter in Ricky Hatton, who also looked weight drained", he said.
Now, I’m abit confused. Can a fighter become shot overnight?
If the answer to this question is yes, then Manuel Perez has a valid point. But if it takes numerous boxing rounds or a couple of fights to accurately determine if a fighter is over-the-hill, then he is quite mistaken.
While I’m pondering for an answer, I am also wondering if Manuel Perez is a clever boxing analyst or an egotistical writer nursing a wounded pride.
Marshall N. B.
Boxing Fan
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
Joe Santiago: Manny Pacquiao is in for a real tough night
By Ben Thompson, FightHYpe.com
Miguel Cotto is obviously at the point of his career where he's at his best. He's going to show everyone that he's at his best. READ MORE
Miguel Cotto is obviously at the point of his career where he's at his best. He's going to show everyone that he's at his best. READ MORE
All Time Great Status (Pacquiao/Mayweather) A Comparative Look
By Lou “Cinder” Block, Now Boxing
I have received a ton of biased and even vulgar comments on my previous articles by irate fans, some even questioning my knowledge of the sport. Well to these guys if you ain’t riding Pacman’s wagon you are the enemy and an idiot who does not know boxing. In my recent piece "The only way Pacquiao can win is if Cotto has an off night” I was blasted because of my opinion on the upcoming fight between Cotto and Pacman even being called a “Cotto hugger”. READ MORE
I have received a ton of biased and even vulgar comments on my previous articles by irate fans, some even questioning my knowledge of the sport. Well to these guys if you ain’t riding Pacman’s wagon you are the enemy and an idiot who does not know boxing. In my recent piece "The only way Pacquiao can win is if Cotto has an off night” I was blasted because of my opinion on the upcoming fight between Cotto and Pacman even being called a “Cotto hugger”. READ MORE
PACQUIAO WATCH: Asia’s best guns for immortality
By Edwin G. Espejo, PhilBoxing.com
FILIPINO boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao is set to leave for the United States Saturday where he will resume training for his November 14 title fight against Puerto Rican Miguel Angel Cotto. Pacquiao will try to wrest Cotto’s World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight crown and annex his seventh title in as many weight divisions. READ MORE
FILIPINO boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao is set to leave for the United States Saturday where he will resume training for his November 14 title fight against Puerto Rican Miguel Angel Cotto. Pacquiao will try to wrest Cotto’s World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight crown and annex his seventh title in as many weight divisions. READ MORE
Tuesday, 20 October 2009
Pacman looks fit, ready at 149 lb
By Abac Cordero (The Philippine Star) October 21, 2009
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao is down to 149 lb and in his morning workout yesterday sported a body that should be good enough to withstand anything Miguel Cotto could offer on Nov. 14.
“I’ve never seen him in better shape,” said conditioning coach Alex Ariza as Pacquiao, shirt off, was sprinting across the Rizal Memorial Stadium grounds, racing with his pet Terrier. READ MORE
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao is down to 149 lb and in his morning workout yesterday sported a body that should be good enough to withstand anything Miguel Cotto could offer on Nov. 14.
“I’ve never seen him in better shape,” said conditioning coach Alex Ariza as Pacquiao, shirt off, was sprinting across the Rizal Memorial Stadium grounds, racing with his pet Terrier. READ MORE
Mayweather's return boosts Pacquiao-Cotto bout
By J. Michael Falgoust, USA TODAY
No one will ever confuse Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Bob Arum as friends.
The ex-welterweight champion's former promoter, however, will give him this much: Mayweather's successful comeback from an almost two-year layoff last month has boosted Manny Pacquiao's Nov. 14 bout with Miguel Cotto. READ MORE
No one will ever confuse Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Bob Arum as friends.
The ex-welterweight champion's former promoter, however, will give him this much: Mayweather's successful comeback from an almost two-year layoff last month has boosted Manny Pacquiao's Nov. 14 bout with Miguel Cotto. READ MORE
Typhoon-wary Pacman shifts training to Manila
By Roy Luarca, Philippine Daily Inquirer
REACTING TO THE THREAT of a brewing typhoon, Manny Pacquiao cut short his training camp in Baguio City and headed for Manila early Monday.
After a few hours’ rest, Pacquiao went to the Gerry Peñalosa Boxing Gym at Marketmall in Mandaluyong City and resumed training for his World Boxing Organization welterweight showdown against champion Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico on Nov. 14 in Las Vegas. READ MORE
REACTING TO THE THREAT of a brewing typhoon, Manny Pacquiao cut short his training camp in Baguio City and headed for Manila early Monday.
After a few hours’ rest, Pacquiao went to the Gerry Peñalosa Boxing Gym at Marketmall in Mandaluyong City and resumed training for his World Boxing Organization welterweight showdown against champion Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico on Nov. 14 in Las Vegas. READ MORE
‘Manny Pacquiao is like Bruce Lee’
Times Live
Many readers have commented on the upcoming Manny Pacquiao v Miguel Cotto fight on November 14.
Among the more memorable messages is this one, from a Chinese fan: “NICE PACMAN YOUR GREAT…FROM CHINA PEOPLE..YOU LIKE BRUCE LEE HERE IN OUR PLACE….” READ MORE
Many readers have commented on the upcoming Manny Pacquiao v Miguel Cotto fight on November 14.
Among the more memorable messages is this one, from a Chinese fan: “NICE PACMAN YOUR GREAT…FROM CHINA PEOPLE..YOU LIKE BRUCE LEE HERE IN OUR PLACE….” READ MORE
Bruce Lee
Manny Pacquiao
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